Social Media/Brand Content Manager
Location: US, CA, Carlsbad
Salary range: 33000-36000
Employment type: Full-time
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Publishing
Function: Writing/Editing

Company profile:
WDM Group is an innovative, forward thinking digital company aimed at bringing business executives up-to-date with the latest news, information and trends from across the globe.Aimed at informing, engaging, educating and interacting with business executives the world over, WDM Group’s products takes an in-depth look at inter-country relations, trade and tourism, prominent industries, success stories and lessons to be learned in business.With a physical presence in many of the world’s largest economies, WDM Group is abreast with news and developments occurring around the clock. We aim to keep our ears to the ground and our fingers on the pulse to bring busy executives a breakdown of the biggest and most interesting updates from across the world’s largest and most influential territories and industries.With WDM Group you don’t just read the news, you make it.

Job description:
Can you think like a marketer, but produce like an editor?Do you know how to write interesting and relevant articles based on current events or breaking news (without being repetitive!)?Are you able to tailor content so that it appeals to a specific audience?Do you know how to take a piece of content and make it go viral?Do you follow current business-, consumer- and global-based trends?Are you social media savvy?Do you agree that ‘content is king,’ but only if there is an audience to read it?Most importantly: Does the idea of “owning” your own brand excite you? If so, we have the opportunity for you! WDM Group, a pioneer of digital magazines and web portals since 2007, is currently seeking to hire a proven, experienced and dedicated Brand Manager / Writer / Content Marketer (we call them “Editors”) for our Carlsbad office. This position will support one of its innovative brands encompassing a dedicated website, monthly magazine, newsletter, brochure and, of course, extensive social media presence.  About You:Can-do attitudeForward-thinkingTeam playerCuriousCreativeProactiveWell-versed in social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google +, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and morePrevious experience with CMS a plusExperience with Google Analytics and social media analytics a plusExperience creating and/or manipulating videos a plus  

Requirements:
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience in digital content development. This person must be able to successfully work under tight deadlines while maintaining first-rate standards of editorial content through excellent time management skills and outstanding attention to detail. He or she will have experience in online publishing and understand general content marketing best practices such as SEO. The candidate must be extremely organized, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to produce interesting, relevant, well-written content. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:Create daily content for website and multiple social media platforms across different industry verticalsManage brand website and related social media sitesWrite feature storiesIncrease digital footprintConduct interviews and write insightful reports on local and international companies throughout a variety of industries, as assignedProduce monthly digital magazine (working closely with sales and design)Create and maintain Editorial CalendarMaintain ongoing brand metrics and optimize content based on analytics

Benefits:
We offer health, vision, and dental benefits package after qualifying period (30 Days) as well as 3 weeks of vacation/personal time!About US:WDM Group’s US HQ opened in Carlsbad in 2008 and is strategically placed to give specific territory coverage to the company’s leading titles across the US, Australia, Asia, Latin America and Brazil but more importantly to give insights of global ‘best practice’ case studies on companies working within Construction, Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare, Food &amp; Drink, Supply Chain, Mining, Technology and Retail. Our Carlsbad office is situated in Centerpoint Plaza, a great ‘reverse commute’ location 5 minutes East from the I-5 Palomar Airport Rd exit. To Apply:Please submit cover letter, resume, two writing samples and links to any blogs or social pages you’d like to share as an example of your social-savvy ways.